bandages Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hello! I am a recent convert to Malifaux, and I have to say it really has relit my enthusiasm with the modelling hobby. It's just so much...fun! Anyway, I decided that Gremlins would be my faction of choice, as they are simply magnificent in all aspects. I picked up the Som'er box set and I have to say it was...tricky...to assemble. The feet of the Bayou Gremlins in particular still make me shudder at night. And those Skeeters...God damn those Skeeters.... Anyway here's my progress so far, they've only been assembled and based, but I'm hoping to get them painted at a reasonably steady rate. I am lucky enough to have access to a laser cutter at work so I had a go at making some custom Gremlin Markers/Tokens! Next up, a few laser cut Malifaux terrain bits. Aiming for this sort of complexity/standard; If I can be arsed with painting it... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageBoss Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Those are looking nice. Can't wait to see what they look like with some paint. Are you getting the Nightmare Whiskey Golem? If yes do you plan to give him the same treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow, that is looking really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiuri Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I love your bases, really great theme - did something similar myself for bayou bases, but nowhere near as good as yours! Looking forward to seeing this crew painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTHATER Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Bandages, I second Vaiuri's comment on your bases. I think many times model bases don't get enough attention and it undermines the models. I respect the amount of time you put into the bases and it will really help the overall look and feel of your models. Nighthater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy30672 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I absolutely third the notion! The theme and feel of the bases is above and beyond cool, and they will each be a stunning display on the tabletop. I can't wait to see these painted!!! I only wish I could paint them for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thank you all for the encouraging comments! Up first Lenny, an enjoyable model to paint, I still have the reeds and vegetation to add, as well as the Vallejo still water to the actual swamp, but overall happy with him. Not delighted with the wooden planks, found them quite tricky to paint, any tips would be much appreciated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog6750 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Try adding some greys to your highlights. I did this on my dead just coffins and found it gives a nice weathered look. I would attach a link/pic but cant as in on my phone appolagies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newobmij Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 If you want, you can email me and I'll share with you the malifaux laser cut terrain files I've designed. I have two 1 story buildings, a water tower, a horse carriage, some interior furniture, a modular fence system and an outhouse. I have access to a 36" x 60" laser bed (textile laser), but limited access to wood boards bigger than 12" x 24" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikvar Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I think Lenny is awsome! But you could try to paint some washes over the figure, to make the gradiant between the colours a bit better, so you wont see the strokes of the paint as stark (I think that is the english word for it? ^^) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very nice, I like the vivid colors and the wood looks great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thank you for all of the feedback! I think Lenny is awsome! But you could try to paint some washes over the figure, to make the gradiant between the colours a bit better, so you wont see the strokes of the paint as stark (I think that is the english word for it? ^^) I agree, the photos seem to really highlight the brush strokes and emphasise the lack of mid tone. It's weird as (and I know this sounds like an excuse!) but in day lighting the cloth gradient seem a lot smoother... Anyway, here's Som'er. Still have reeds and Water effects to add to the base. And some Laser cut terrain I made at work; 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetoriian Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Great work on the gremlins, love the bright green skin tone. Awesome work on the bases by the way, love them. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_Dwarf Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I am loving your Lenny I to enjoyed painting him ... such a nice model to paint albeit mine is the old metal on ... but they are practically the same Probably a dumb question ... but what kind of wood did you use for the planks? I am thinking Bolster wood (Or how ever it is spelt)??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Here is my Kin box set, based. Although not as tricky as Som'er's, especially the Skeeters, Rami's gun was a bit of a nightmare and I lost Raphael's arm somehow, so I had to use a Gnoblar arm... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Ooh, how did you find the scale of the Kin compared to the plastic Bayou Gremlins? (Other than the Young LaCroix, that is - the shooting girl looks completely insane in that pic).Got to say that I really love your basing. What are you planning on writing above Ophelia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zFiend Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 That shooting Lacroix is off the chain Your basing is really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 These are some awesome bases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigmar3 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 These look really fun to paint! Gotta second Viruk's notion, great bases. I really like your painting style, bold and bright. Great work, keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Unclean Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 These are brilliant. This is similar to how I was considering basing my own gremlins. Now that I see how good it looks I'm definitely going ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks for all of the feedback! Got to say that I really love your basing. What are you planning on writing above Ophelia? Not sure yet; Maybe 'Shoot High, Boys!' or 'Blud iz ficka dan Booze', or something Bayou related After a bit of a break, I am now determined to try and get both crews finished by Christmas! I know it's ages, but I am a slow painter... Skeeters: I 'm not really delighted with the final outcome, they're a nightmare to paint as all the parts are so fragile and it's tricky to dry brush certain sections. Moreover they're MUCH bigger than the 30mm bases, so I tried to give them a flying aesthetic, but to be honest, their pose is more suited to being landed. Anyway, I still have the reeds and water effects to add. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Some Bayou Gremlins and Francios, they're a bit dark, I really need to get better light...and as always the bases are still missing the water effects and reeds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Here's an update on some of the Laser-cut scenery I've been making at work. Ideally I'd like to make enough for a complete set that I can just leave at my LGC: Tanelorn in East London. There are some issues scale wise, especially with the Saloon. Being a Gremlins player, I have found their inconsistent scaling makes it difficult to get the proportions of the scenery right. The Graveyard will eventually have a Church to go with it! Inside of the Saloon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Been working steadily on the sets, hopefully finished for the end of the week. Apologies for the lighting, a bit too much glare. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandages Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The SwampFiends list begins! Apologies for the photos, I really need to stop using my i-Phone... Bad Ju Ju The Waldgeists 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.